Alice's plan to overthrow the Queen of Hearts is thwarted by a dashing pirate with a hook. Years later, after the curse is broken, they reunite once again.
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I've never felt more like a creep than I do now, sitting in Emma's car and watching for any sign of Neal and Tamara outside of Granny's. When I was younger I used to climb the walls of my family's estate and listen in on my father's meetings from the window outside, so that's saying a lot.
"So... Neal?" I break the silence, taking a large bite of the donut Emma bought me. It's sickeningly sweet but the black coffee balances it out perfectly.
"Oh god, not you too." She throws her head back with a groan and gives me an annoyed look.
"I'm not saying it because I think you're doing this because of jealousy..." I trail off, voice rising in inflection at the end.
"But?" She deadpans.
"But it's clear you still care about him." I say and she opens her mouth but I cut her off before she can say anything. "As more than a friend."
"I don't! I'm over it!" She exclaims, exasperated. I'm about to reply when I notice someone coming out of Granny's.
"Duck!" We both slide down in our seats and I sigh when I see a man I don't know. "Not them." We both settle back into our seats normally and sit in silence for another couple of minutes.
"Let's talk about your love life." She says suddenly and I roll my eyes.
"Or lack thereof." I mutter, staring at the door to the diner.
"Hook?" My head whirls towards her so fast I feel my head spin as I give her an incredulous look. I really hope I'm not blushing. I would never hear the end of it. Alice Kingsley does not blush.
"Hook? He's betrayed me twice! Twice!" I exclaim and she gives me a knowing smile which causes me to roll my eyes.
"And Neal betrayed me twice. Once when he didn't tell me the truth about who he is and twice when he let me go to prison." She answers with a raised brow.
"That's different, you were already in love when he did those things." I sigh before adding. "Besides, I'm pretty sure he's still roaming around New York, thinking he killed Gold." My voice comes out softer than I intended and I'm suddenly not very hungry anymore.
"You're worried about him." She surmises and I balk at her but in my heart, I know she's right. I would be worried for anyone from Storybrooke getting lost in New York. It's dangerous there.
"I'm worried he might say the wrong thing and lead someone else here." I explain, trying to sound self assured.
"Sure." She says with a chuckle and then Granny's door opens once more.
"Duck!" We both get down once more and this time we see Neal and Tamara walking out together with big smiles on their faces. Neal takes out an umbrella and puts it over their heads. I look over at Emma with a smirk. "It's go time."
